Jaroslav Halak

Jaroslav Halak in net as Islanders face Carolina

New York Islanders goalie Jaroslav Halak will start against the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.

What It Means:

Since being recalled from a stint in the AHL, Halak has posted a .939 save percentage while winning four of five starts. This will be his first matchup versus the Hurricanes this season. They rank 20th in the NHL in scoring with 2.59 goals per game.

numberFire's models project Halak for 2.6 goals allowed, 27.0 saves and a 48.0 percent chance of winning tonight. He's our 12th-ranked fantasy goalie out of the 24 starters playing.

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